Italian Tuna Salad
Italian tuna salad is a zesty, tasty spin on the classic you know and love. If you love Mediterranean food, you will love the added zest of flavor from the lemon, tomatoes, basil, and olives! Perfect for lunch or dinner any time!
Servings: 4
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
- 2 5.4 oz cans solid white albacore packed in water
- 1/3 cup + 1tbsp mayo
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes quartered
Instructions
- Open the cans of tuna, drain them, and then add them to a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Using a sturdy fork, flake the tuna until it's all apart and no chunks remain.
- Add the mayo, lemon juice, zest, and salt & pepper to the bowl. Stir together until the mixture's evenly combined.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, and gently toss to evenly combine.
- Serve the tuna salad as is, or cover and chill before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg